Alcohol & Substance Abuse

The University has developed a program to assist in the prevention of illicit drug use and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. The program provides services related to drug use and abuse including dissemination of informational materials, educational programs, counseling services, referrals and University disciplinary actions.

Alcohol and Drug Education: Employee Assistance Program, Health and Well- Being classes, Student Health Services, Student Life programs, Campus Safety and Counseling Services.

Counseling Services: Employee Assistance Program, Student Health Services, Counseling Services, Ventura County Mental Health Crisis Team, Coalition to End Family Violence, and Interface Sexual Assault Treatment Services.

Referral Services: Employee Assistance Program, Student Health Services, Counseling Services, Ventura County Mental Health Crisis Team, Coalition to End Family Violence, and Interface Sexual Assault Treatment Services.

University Disciplinary Actions: Student Code of Conduct

State Legal Sanctions

The State of California sets 21 as the minimum age to purchase or possess any alcoholic beverage. Specific ordinances regarding violations of alcohol laws, including driving while intoxicated, are available from the Campus Safety Department.

California Lutheran University standards do not allow alcoholic beverages, including empty alcoholic beverage containers on campus, except where designated by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. Possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs and/or narcotics is likewise prohibited. A violation of any law regarding drugs and/or alcoholic beverages is also a violation of the University Student Handbook and will also be treated as a separate disciplinary matter by the University.